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Friday, May 16th, 2025
Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The historic Manitou Springs penny arcade, which began as Bingo Jacks in 1933, is now under local care with John Weiss acting as caretaker — Maria and Alain Navaratne joining him while current GM AJ continues managing 30 employees. Maria said that if the weather is fine, more than 2,500 visitors will attend the arcade over the upcoming Memorial Day weekend at 930 Manitou Avenue. FOX21
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On May 13, the El Paso County Coroner’s Office identified 35-year-old Lisa West as the fatal shooting victim at a Fontmore Drive apartment—Colorado Springs Police stated that 36-year-old Kevin Wells was arrested after officers responded to a possible burglary in progress. FOX21
- ➤ Police arrested 36-year-old Kevin Wells—whose father and boss reported he shot his girlfriend—for the fatal shooting of Lisa West at Mountain Shadows Apartments on the west side of Colorado Springs Tuesday at about 11:30 a.m., with court appearances set for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday and 8:30 a.m. May 22. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Christian Ortega, 33, admitted he deliberately hit a 74-year-old jogger with his SUV near Stratton Open Space at 11:50 a.m. on Monday after smoking weed and feeling like killing someone—he remained at the scene and was booked on suspicion of attempted first-degree murder with a $502,000 bond. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ On Tuesday, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call at Crows Nest Way in Woodmoor and found a woman with severe upper body injuries who was taken to a local hospital and remained in critical condition as of Thursday—21-year-old Nicholas Looper was arrested and charged with attempted murder with a $200,000 bond. 11 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services has started trail construction and improvements in Blodgett Open Space on the city’s northwest side. The project will add designated hiking and biking trails, decommission illegal trails, and build a new parking lot with 50 stalls — work that will continue through summer 2026 with temporary trail closures for public safety. City of Colorado Springs
- ➤ Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services began a trail construction and improvement project in Blodgett Open Space that will add designated hiking, biking, and multi-use trails and a new (50-stall parking lot) at the Quarry Trailhead. The work will continue through summer 2026 with temporary closures (for public safety) and social trails will be closed to restore open space. 11 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Colorado Department of Human Services is now taking applications for its summer EBT program so families who rely on free school meals can receive $120 per child on an EBT card for the three-month break. Director Abby McClelland said those who applied last year will have their cards reloaded—helping to bridge food gaps when school ends. 11 News
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Car Show at Mash Mechanix Brewing
10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Mash Mechanix Brewing Co — Free admission — Check out diverse rides and enjoy craft beer, food trucks, and live music for the whole family.
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Pikes Peak Philharmonic May Concert
3-5 p.m. — Ent Center for the Arts — Ticketed event — Experience an afternoon of classical masterpieces concluding the Thoughts season with renowned compositions.
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Team Trivia Night
5:45-8 p.m. — Rico's Cafe & Wine Bar — Free to play — Enjoy a fun-filled evening of trivia with food and drink specials as you compete for prizes.
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Do Portugal Circus Performance
7:30 p.m. — 400 S Sierra Madre St. — Tickets from $104 — Enjoy an exciting show with mesmerizing performances by the Do Portugal Circus.
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The Jeremy Facknitz Band 'WILDCARDS' Tour
6 PM — Hillside Gardens & Event Center — More details to come — Enjoy a lively performance by an abbreviated version of the Jeremy Facknitz Band.
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Happy Hour Gathering in Colorado Springs
5-7 p.m. — Avenue 19 — RSVP recommended — Connect with AIA Colorado South members over drinks in a vibrant setting.
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Do Portugal Circus in Colorado Springs
7:30 PM — 400 S Sierra Madre St — $104-$297 — Experience the vibrant performances of the Do Portugal Circus in a captivating evening show.
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Territory Days
10 a.m.-7 p.m. — Old Colorado City — Free entry — Celebrate Colorado's history with music, food, and family activities at this annual festival.
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Silent Sky
4:00 – 5:30 p.m. — Ent Center for the Arts — Ticket purchase required — Discover the wonders of the universe through the story of a pioneering woman astronomer.
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The Black Keys Concert
1 AM — Ford Amphitheater — Tickets from $93 — Experience the electrifying sounds of The Black Keys live in concert.
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